Scuba diving courses

DISCOVER SCUBA

The first encounter of sea depth enthusiasts and underwater world lovers with diving equipment.
No previous knowledge required.
During the course, the participants will dive to the depth of up to 5 m using complete diving equipment, led by an instructor or dive master. The dive starts from Borak beach, right below our diving center. After the lecture on diving theory and the introductory educational video, in line with the leading international diving associations PADI/PSS, the candidates get to know the equipment and dive for 30 to 40 minutes. The total duration of this unique first meeting of future sea depth enthusiasts and scuba diving is approximately two and a half to three hours, including the theoretical part, preparation for the dive and the dive itself. Although the depths they will reach are not great, the candidates will be thrilled by the word they will experience. On our beach you can come across šarge, ovčice, fratre, hobotnice, ciple, orade, škarpoče, brojne pužiće, corals and diverse seaweed.

On Mondays and Tuesdays we also offer introductory dives in the Borak hotel pool, an ideal start for all children aged 10 and up, and adults who want to learn about Scuba diving. This first experience is completely free of charge; the candidates have the opportunity to try out diving equipment and, with the assistance of an expert guide, spend 15 minutes under the surface breathing and experience the feeling of weightlessness under water for the first time.

SUBA DIVER

From the age of 10 and up (depending on the association according to which the course is performed), for candidates under 18 the approval of a parent or guardian is required.
No prior scuba diving knowledge or experience is required.
The course is based on a three-day diving course with dive theory lectures. It takes place in small groups under the guidance of a diving instructor. After dive theory lectures, the first two beach dives and acquiring basic drills necessary for safe diving, the participants go for a dive from a boat and dive to a depth of 12m. The use of full diving equipment as well as all learning materials are included in the price. Mares diving equipment is available to all course participants.
This course is an ideal beginning of a new adventure of discovery of the beautiful underwater world.
Upon course completion, the participants will receive an internationally recognised diploma in line with one of the standards (PSS, PADI…) and will be qualified for dives accompanied by a qualified dive guide, to the depth of up to 12 meters.

OPEN WATER DIVER

Ages 10 and up (depending on the association according to which the course is performed), for candidates younger than 18 the approval of a parent or guardian is required.
No prior scuba diving knowledge or experience is required.
A minimum of 6 dives are required to complete the course.
The course is based on a diving course of five to six days. It is held in small groups under the expert guidance of a diving instructor. The course entails of a minimum of six dives with 6-11 interactive video demonstrations of dive theory and basic diving drills acquired during this course in line with the latest global diving trends. After the first three beach dives and the mastering of basic drills necessary for safe diving, the participants go on boat dives and dive to depths of up to 18m.
Upon course completion, the participants will receive an internationally recognized diploma issued by one of the diving associations.
Children aged 10 to 15 will receive a certificate of completion of the OW JUNIOR course, and after they are 15 they will automatically receive an OWD diploma without taking additional tests.
A feature of OW JUNIOR is that children between the ages of 10 and 12 do not dive deeper than 12 m.

ADVANCED OPEN ATER DIVER

Ages 12 and up.
An OWD course diploma is required to take this course.
This course consists of a combination of beach and boat dives along with dive theory lectures accompanied by DVD films. During the course you will sample a few specialties offered by your instructor in line with our offer at the time.
As part of our regular offer we can single out the following specialties which will be included in your AOWD course:
• peak performance buoyancy
• navigation dive
• deep dive
• cavern dive
• night dive
Upon course completion you will receive an internationally recognized diploma and will be qualified for dives up to 30m of depth (participants under 12 years of age have a depth limit of 21 m).

SCUBA RESCUE DIVER

Ages 15 and up.
An AOWD course diploma is required to take this course.
It is required to take a first aid course, Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) during or in the 24 months prior to the diving course. Big Blue Diving center also offers the PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider course specialty.
The Rescue diver course is one of the most interesting and challenging courses we offer. During the course you learn about the prevention and resolution of possible problems in the course of dives, you learn how to become a better dive buddy and how to help yourself and others. Areas covered in this course are
• self-help
• recognizing stress in the other diver and providing assistance
• taking action and using equipment in emergencies
• rescuing a panicked diver
• rescuing an unconscious diver
Upon course completion you will receive an internationally recognized diploma.

DIVE MASTER

To take part in this course you need to have a RD diploma and a minimum of 50 dives.
If you want to accompany other lovers of the underwater world and share new adventures with them, this is the course for you. After completing this course and becoming a dive master, remember that you are no longer responsible only for yourself but for others, too. When you become a dive guide you take responsibility for the safety and pleasure of all divers you accompany.
Your new obligation will be planning the dive for all participants, planning and applying emergency procedures, timely reaction in case of accidents, but, above all, planning the dive by taking into account all possible accidents in order to avoid them in advance. Knowledge of first aid is obligatory – assisting in diving accidents and breathing of pure oxygen.
This is the first door towards your teaching career.
Upon course completion you will receive an internationally recognized diploma.

INSTRUCTOR COURSE

Big Blue Diving is one of few diving centers which regularly organize diving instructor courses. The courses are held according to demand. Course duration is a minimum of three weeks.
During the course, knowledge acquired during the DM course is revised, and communication, sales and dive course marketing skills are perfected. The greatest part of the course is based on acquiring knowledge of pedagogy and methodology for instructing the basic diving categories, primarily OWD.
The participants learn how to transmit the basic diving skills and knowledge to future divers in a way that is as simple and as interesting as possible.